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Academy of Palo Alto Performing Arts
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mountain View, California
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule apapa-usa.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–9 pm |
The programs they offer
“I give a high rating for Apapa where my daughter learned dancing for several years.”
What families & students say
“There are yearly performances for both adults and kids.”
“The most young & energetic, professional & diligent dance instructors team in Bay Area!”
From the reviews
The most young & energetic, professional & diligent dance instructors team in Bay Area!
I give a high rating for Apapa where my daughter learned dancing for several years. The talented and dedicated instructors, particularly in the area of Chinese dancing, have had a profound impact on her technique and confidence.
Teachers here are all very professional. There are yearly performances for both adults and kids. It is always a joy to participate!
Adult ballet at Academy of Palo Alto Performing Arts
Academy of Palo Alto Performing Arts runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Academy of Palo Alto Performing Arts
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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